Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 3000 – 2890 BC

A rectangular fragment of pale linen. The photographs underneath are close ups of the textile. It is mounted on card and glazed.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragment from Tarkhan dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1913.66.37
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Dynasty 1
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: linen fragment
  • Dimensions: Length (inc. frame): 305mm , Width (inc. frame): 203mm , Depth (inc. frame): 4mm
  • Site: Tarkhan
  • Latitude: 29.5
  • Longitude: 31.225